But soul surfer tries too hard to pull heartstrings with a few too many scenes of crowds standing on a beach cheering as hamilton makes a comeback. Soul surfer is a great movie to watch with your family and i would recommend this movie to anyone. Producer wanted to cut bible from soul surfer but after bethany hamiltons family complained, the word made it to the final cut. The film stars annasophia robb, helen hunt, dennis quaid, and lorraine nicholson with carrie underwood. A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board by bethany hamilton about her life as a surfer after a horrific shark attack and her recovery. A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board bethany. Apr 01, 2011 she lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith.
Producer tried to edit bible out of sonys soul surfer hollywood. Now for the first time he speaks honestly about how he got to the top and how it nearly destroyed him. Activate the raw power of your subconscious to create the life youve always wanted, using six essential lessons from one of the worlds most renowned hypnotherapists in this nourishing and healing book michael bernard beckwith, author of. Activate the raw power of your subconscious to create the life youve always wanted, using six essential lessons from one of the worlds most renowned hypnotherapists in this nourishing and healing book michael bernard beckwith, author of spiritual liberation. Find books like soul surfer, study guide from the worlds largest community of readers. Based on a true story, this inspirational adaptation of bethany hamiltons book stars annasophia robb as the yearold surfer from hawaii. Executive producers are rick jackson, harrison powell and eric groth. Alanas father and the other members of her family rush bethany to the hospital. Soul surfer is a 2011 american biographical drama film directed by sean mcnamara, based on the 2004 autobiography soul surfer. Michael bernard beckwith, author of spiritual liberation. Soul surfer with dvd, widescreen, subtitled, dubbed on tcm shop.
Did the producers of soul surfer try to digitally erase a bible. A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board from the worlds largest community of readers. The producer of soul surfer, david zelon, asked me two years ago to look at the script for their latest movie, when the game stands tall. It was produced by david zelon soul surfer and berden full of grace. Soul surfer will show bethany hamiltons life of courage. Soul surfer tells the story of bethany hamilton, the rising yearold amateur. Strengthened by the love of her parents, tom and cheri, and supported by her youth group leader sara, bethany refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water. Producer wanted to cut bible from soul surfer news. Dreaming of riding the waves professionally, hamilton has her life turned upside down after she loses her left arm in a shark attack. Soul surfer is an inspiring, powerful story about young surfer bethany hamilton. Principal photography has begun on an inspirational drama centering around the apostle paul, from affirm films, a sony pictures entertainment. Soul surfer is the inspirational true story of bethany hamilton, who lost her left arm. Hamilton says producer david zelon, an executive at mandalay pictures, had.
David zelon is known for his work on into the blue 2005, never back down 2008 and soul surfer 2011. After the 2004 tsunami, she travels with a group to thailand to help rebuild homes and lives there. Jim caviezel talks his return to the bible in paul, apostle. A 14foot tiger sharp leaps out of the water and eats her arm. It is a film adaptation of the 2004 autobiography soul surfer. Paul changed from murdering christians to becoming their unlikely leader. Stuffed with anecdotes about celebrities ranging from joan collins and farrah fawcett to andy warhol and frank zappa, this book is an unflinchingly honest portrayal of the. Rushed to the hospital, she remains calm, and maintains her faith in god. Passion of the christ actor jim caviezel on latest movie. The film is produced by douglas schwartz, david brookwell, sean mcnamara and roy dutcher hofstetter and executive produced by david zelon, david tice, and dominic ianno. The story covers paul, portrayed by faulkner, going from the most infamous persecutor of christians to jesus christs most influential apostle. Produced by david zelon soul surfer and tj berden full of grace.
Chronicling the rise of a promising young athlete, a debilitating tragedy and one of the greatest sports comebacks ever, soul surfer is a poignant story about the heart and soul. Apr 08, 2011 make no mistake, soul surfer celebrates christianity. The book was considered a straightforward account that was targeted to christian readers, so the filmmakers. Interview with david zelon michael easley incontext. Soul surfer is a 2011 american biopic drama film directed by sean mcnamara. A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board paperback june 6, 2006. Jim caviezel to star in upcoming biblical film paul, apostle. Soul surfer reveals bethanys fight to recover from her ordeal and how she grappled with the question of her future. They say bethany hamilton has saltwater in her veins. It is a story of girl power and spiritual grit that shows the body. Soul surfer tristar pictures, filmdistrict and enticing entertainment present in association with island film group and affirm films, a brookwell mcnamera entertainment, lifes a beach entertainment and mandalay vision production, a sean mcnamara film.
Soul surfer dvd greene county public library bibliocommons. Douglas schwartz, david zelon musik marco beltrami kamera john r. Jul 31, 2014 indeed, once zelon producer of soul surfer and never back down learned of the epilogue, trumpets started playing in the background and the sun came up, zelon said. He recently did an interview with national catholic register film critic steven greydanus. Join facebook to connect with david zelon and others you may know. The church is a somewhat stealthy supporting player within the film, based on the true tale of bethany hamilton, the rising yearold. The movie is being released under affirm films, a sony pictures entertainment company, in association with giving films, an odb production in association with mandalay pictures. After losing one of her arms in a shark attack, many people might have given up. Filmed in malta, the film is produced by david zelon soul surfer and t. The movie is written and directed by andrew hyatt full of grace.
Encore soul surfer tristar pictures, filmdistrict and. Photography starts on jim caviezelstarrer about apostle paul. She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Michael bay will produce along with his platinum dunes producing partners andrew form and brad fuller with peter guber and david zelon also producing through mandalay pictures. Chronicling the rise of a promising young athlete, a debilitating tragedy and one of the greatest sports comebacks ever, soul surfer is a poignant story about the heart and. Jim caviezel, james faulkner, olivier martinez to star in. The film is produced by douglas schwartz, david brookwell, sean mcnamara and roy dutcher hofstetter and executive produced by david zelon, david tice and dominic ianno. Executive producers are eric groth, rick jackson, harrison powell and jim caviezel. Schwartz and michael berk, based on the book by bethany hamilton. Soul surfer is a moving account of bethanys life as a young surfer, her recovery after the attack, the adjustments shes made to her unique surfing style, her unprecedented bid for a top showing in the world surfing championships, and, most fundamentally, her belief in god. Sep 08, 2017 the movie is written and directed by andrew hyatt full of grace.
Aug 21, 2014 indeed, once zelon the producer of soul surfer and never back down learned of the epilogue, trumpets started playing in the background and the sun came up, said zelon, laughing. Soul surfer is a 2011 american biographical drama film directed by sean mcnamara, based on. Hamilton claims that producer david zelon engineered the omission so that the movie would then appeal to wider audiences, and he also alleges that in one scene where underwoods character quotes. The film features an allstar cast, including annasophia robb and helen hunt, with carrie underwood in her film debut. Schwartz, david brookwell, roy dutch hofstetter and david zelon. David zelon is a producer and actor, known for never back down 2008, into the blue 2005, soul surfer 2011 and when the game stands tall 2014. Hamilton says producer david zelon, an executive at mandalay.
A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board. Soul surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer bethany hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a. Now a major motion picture, soul surfer is the moving story of bethany hamiltons triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspir. Jim caviezel plays luke in apostle paul drama from sonys. Dec 26, 2017 the movie is being released under affirm films, a sony pictures entertainment company, in association with giving films, an odb production in association with mandalay pictures. Producer tried to edit bible out of sonys soul surfer. A biographical movie, based upon bethany hamiltons autobiography soul surfer. When bethany was only years old, she tragically lost her arm when she was attacked by a shark while out doing what she loved most, surfing. Bindler directs this wavetwisting tale of a soul searching surfer matthew mcconaughey in the midst of an existential crisis. Heart of a soul surfer documentary bethany hamilton on professional surfing. Filmed in malta, paul, apostle of christ is produced by david zelon soul surfer and t. Soul surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer bethany hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
His life personifies forgiveness, a concept that seems almost impossible today but desperately needed. But the hamilton family objected, and when they attended a subsequent screening, they were pleasantly surprised with what they saw. Jim caviezel stars in new movie paul, apostle of christ. Steve addington mcconaughey is an herbtoking longboarder with a keen sense of balance and a. Bethany hamiltons father said that david zelon, an executive at mandalay pictures, lobbied to reduce the soul surfer s christian elements so the film could appeal more to nonchristian audiences. Sep 08, 2017 andrew hyatt full of grace wrote and is directing. Luke the evangelist in the film, which shot on the island of malta. Bindler directs this wavetwisting tale of a soulsearching surfer matthew mcconaughey in the midst of an existential crisis. Movieguide announces a new movie by sony, when the game. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. True story of hawaiian surfer bethany hamilton who nearly lost her life in a tigershark attack on 31 october 2003.
How else could one explain the passion that drives. Make no mistake, soul surfer celebrates christianity. Soul surfer is the inspiring true story of surfer bethany hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack. Bethany hamiltons father said that david zelon, an executive at mandalay pictures, lobbied to reduce the soul.
A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board by bethany hamilton about her life as a surfer and her recovery. Sean mcnamara, david brookwell, david zelon, douglas schwartz. The hamilton family objected, and the words holy bible were restored in the scene in a followup screening. Books similar to soul surfer, study guide goodreads. Starring are james faulkner game of thrones, da vincis demons, caviezel, olivier martinez mars, texas rising, joanne whalley and john lynch. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Soul surfer by sean mcnamara annasophia robb, dennis quaid. Sep 08, 2017 principal photography has begun on an inspirational drama centering around the apostle paul, from affirm films, a sony pictures entertainment company. Soul surfer by sean mcnamara annasophia robb, dennis. On halloween day, bethany is surfing with her friend, alana, and alanas family near a remote beach. At the height of his fame, david soul was the most famous man on earth.
Devastated, and having lost one arm, she fears ever going back in the water. The film features an allstar cast, including annasophia robb and helen hunt, with carrie underwood in her film debut, and dennis quaid. Soul surfer is an incredible and inspiring movie, based on the true story of teenage surfer bethany hamilton. David zelon, executive vice president of production for mandalay pictures. Affirm films released an exclusive firstlook teaser trailer for the upcoming biblical epic film paul, apostle of christ. This film was very well done and whats better is its all based on a true story and from the looks of the credits where they show real footage they certainly stayed true to it. Indeed, once zelon producer of soul surfer and never back down learned of the epilogue, trumpets started playing in the background and the sun came up, zelon said.
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